A Low Cost of an Exoskeleton Finger for Stroke Patient

Ab Aziz, Ab Wafi and Jalani, Jamaludin and Sadun, Amirul Syafiq and Hussin, Muhammad Zulhilmi (2024) A Low Cost of an Exoskeleton Finger for Stroke Patient. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 38 (2). pp. 16-26. ISSN 2462-1943

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Abstract

Hand motor impairment poses a significant obstacle for stroke survivors, profoundly affecting their capacity to perform crucial daily tasks. This impairment frequently includes an inability to flex fingers effectively. This research is dedicated to the development of a low-cost exoskeleton finger tailored for stroke patient rehabilitation. The proposed exoskeleton finger boasts characteristics of being lightweight, affordable, and straightforward to manufacture. Moreover, it prioritizes portability and userfriendliness. The design integrates PLA material, springs, servo motors, and Arduino Uno technology. The study introduces two distinct exoskeleton finger designs, with one of them incorporating a glove component. Both exoskeleton finger variations comprise three degrees of freedom (DOF), three links, and two joints. The findings show that the exoskeleton finger's ability to effectively maneuver a paralyzed finger into different positions as commanded, facilitating the rehabilitation process. Furthermore, both designs exhibit reliability in aiding the opening and closing exercises of impaired fingers

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Exoskeleton finger; Solidworks; stroke patient; exoskeleton hand; prosthetic hand
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering > FKEE
Depositing User:	Mr. Mohamad Zulkhibri Rahmad
Date Deposited:	13 May 2024 11:51
Last Modified:	13 May 2024 11:51
URI:	http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/id/eprint/10949

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